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Friday, January 30, 2009

2008 Basinger Reunion

The family of the late Maggie Ola Bullock and James Frank Basinger, Sr. gathered on Saturday, May 24, 2008 for their annual family reunion at the Sarepta Community Building in Sarepta. Five of the seven living Basinger children were in attendance—Leo Riley “Sonny” Staggs, Bill Basinger, Sr., Joyce Basinger Boyett, Eugene Basinger, Sr. and Carolyn Basinger Palmer. James “Jimmy” Frank Basinger, Jr., and Carl Bassinger, Sr., were not able to attend this year. Nearly thirty family members who wanted to spend the weekend together stayed at Bass Haven Lodge in Taylor, Ark. On Friday evening, Jody Sikes and Chuck Warford prepared hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone. The children enjoyed swimming, fishing, playing games and eating watermelon. The adults had a great time reminiscing, playing cards and laughing. Supper on Saturday was brisket and loaded baked potatoes prepared by Tony and Gretchen Boyett. The family of the late Maggie Ola Bullock and James Frank Basinger, Sr. gathered on Saturday, May 24, 2008 for their annual family reunion at the Sarepta Community Building in Sarepta. Five of the seven living Basinger children were in attendance—Leo Riley “Sonny” Staggs, Bill Basinger, Sr., Joyce Basinger Boyett, Eugene Basinger, Sr. and Carolyn Basinger Palmer. James “Jimmy” Frank Basinger, Jr., and Carl Bassinger, Sr., were not able to attend this year. Nearly thirty family members who wanted to spend the weekend together stayed at Bass Haven Lodge in Taylor, Ark. On Friday evening, Jody Sikes and Chuck Warford prepared hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone. The children enjoyed swimming, fishing, playing games and eating watermelon. The adults had a great time reminiscing, playing cards and laughing. Supper on Saturday was brisket and loaded baked potatoes prepared by Tony and Gretchen Boyett. On Saturday morning, Colette Alfred-Sikes welcomed 93 family members and friends who arrived at the Sarepta Community Building. Those in attendance decided to make a donation to the Old Sarepta Cemetery Fund. Grandma and Grandpa Basinger also surprised Colette and Jody Sikes with a cash housewarming gift that the family had collected. Colette was very touched by the thoughtfulness of everyone. Tony Boyett asked the blessing before the delicious lunch was served. An abundance of meats, casseroles, vegetables and desserts were available. Enjoying the day were the following: Leola Basinger Staggs Family: Sonny and Vernell Staggs, Shirley Giddings, Randall, Heather, Cameron, Presley, Kielerr Alfred and Chuck Warford, all of Sarepta; Colette and Jody Sikes of Minden, Harold Gene and Virginia Morgan of Taylor, Arkansas. James Thomas Basinger Family: Rose Mary and Ben Bailey of Springhill; Julie Hefner and Glenn Crumpler of Cotton Valley; James, Malisa, Dalton, Kiersten and Emily Gosvenor of Cambden, Arkansas. Florence Basinger Morgan Family: Ludy Williams of Dubberly; Jodi, Charlie, Colby and Blaire Boykin of Sarepta. Murphie Basinger Family: Juanita Coffee, Karen and Dub Stephens of Springhill; Ted “Bo”, Tammy and Ethan Bright of Detroit, Texas. Nolan Basinger Family: Marilyn Cole, Rita Faye and Johnny Flores, LaShae’ Gunnels, Tori and Gabi Bradford, all of Springhill; Christy Lloyd of Sarepta; Laura and Tracy Bramlett, Reiny Shoumaker, all of Cotton Valley; Teresa and Pat Gunnels of Taylor, Arkansas. Marjorie Basinger Burks Family: Darlene Boyett, and Cabot of Arkansas; Cindy and Julia Shands of Searcy, Arkansas. Carl Bassinger, Sr. Family: Carl “Jay” and Felicia Bassinger of Springhill; friends Jerry Merritt, Jennifer and Angel Turner. Bill Basinger, Sr. Family: Bill and Clara Basinger of Trinity, Texas. Joyce Basinger Boyett Family: Joyce Boyett, Debbie Loesch, Tasha, Brandon and Erin Henley, Susan Gentry, Trey, Chanell, Damein and Devin Beckman, all of Shreveport; Jenny, Tim, Kameron Navarre, Kelsie Smith and friend Valerie Graves, all of Bossier City; Tony, Gretchen, Gavin and Taylor Boyett from Buda, Texas. Gene Basinger Sr. Family: Gene and Ellawease Basinger of West Memphis, Arkansas; Butch Basinger and Norphlet from Arkansas; Gary Don, Leigh Ann, Braxton and Braden Basinger from Nesbit, Mississippi. Carolyn Basinger Palmer Family: Caroyln Palmer, Paula Tripp and friend Wendell Wright, all of Sarepta; Claire and Brayden Tripp of Mississippi; Jaclyn Shaun, Miles and Preston Lewis of Minden; Tiffany and Josh Byram of New Orleans. Eugene Basinger Family (brother of James Frank, Sr.): Leta Leshe of Shreveport. The Basinger family will gather again on May 23, 2009, at the Sarepta Community Building for the next reunion. All friends and family are invited to attend. Information can be obtained by calling Colette Alfred-Sikes at 318-464-0039. nwlanews.com - Your home for news in Bossier and Webster Parishes